According to a survey of 4,700 technicians, shop owners, managers, instructors and students by WrenchWay in 2024, the median salary for an auto technician is $90,159.

The combined market capitalization of O’Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ: ORLY), AutoZone (NYSE: AZO), Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC) and Advanced Auto Parts (NYSE: AP) grew from $67.5 billion in 2015 to 159.3 billion in 2025 – a 42% increase.

The average age of U.S. vehicles, including light trucks, rose to 12.8 years in 2025, according to a new analysis from S&P Global Mobility.

“Ready for Every Shift” – AAPEX 2025 will bring tens of thousands of aftermarket professionals, from across the global supply chain, together to showcase the newest products, technologies, and training sessions – and take advantage of unique networking opportunities

Auto aftermarket roundup: 1. M&A heats up in the automotive aftermarket; 2. Global automotive wheels market growing at 4.9% CAGR; 3. Analysts predict AutoZone stock price to move higher.

“Ready for Every Shift” – AAPEX 2025 will bring tens of thousands of aftermarket professionals, from across the global supply chain, together to showcase the newest products, technologies, and training sessions – and take advantage of unique networking opportunities

The Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) announced today that Wayne Gretzky will headline the AAPEX 2025 Keynote Breakfast. A TV personality, head coach and philanthropist, Gretzky is perhaps best known for his performance on the ice.

The Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) is calling for session proposals at Joe’s Garage. Selected sessions will be presented live and in-person at AAPEX 2025 at the Venetian Expo & Caesars Forum in Las Vegas from November 4-6, 2025.